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USA-TAIWAN-EXCLUSIVE/ Exclusive: U.S. pursues sale of over $2 billion in weapons to Taiwan, sources say, angering China
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The United States is pursuing the sale of more than $2 billion worth of tanks and weapons to Taiwan, four people familiar with the negotiations said, sparking anger from Beijing which is already involved in an escalating trade war with Washington. U.S.
USA-IMMIGRATION-BORDER/ Family arrests at U.S.-Mexico border reach highest monthly level in over decade amid tariff threat
NEW YORK (Reuters) - U.S. border officers apprehended more than 132,000 people crossing from Mexico in May, an increase over the previous month and the highest monthly level since 2006, reaching what U.S. officials said on Wednesday were “crisis” levels. USA-IMMIGRATION-TEXASCRASH/
Six undocumented migrants die after Texas police chase Six undocumented migrants were killed when their car crashed into an irrigation ditch after a police chase in rural South Texas, police said.
BUSINESS USA-TRADE-CHINA-RAREEARTHS/
Weapon of choice? China rare earth prices soar on their potential role in trade war BEIJING (Reuters) - Chinese rare earth prices are set to climb further beyond multi-year highs hit following a flurry of state media reports that Beijing could weaponize its supply-dominance of the prized minerals in its trade war with Washington.
RENAULT-M-A-FIAT-CHRYSLER-WITHDRAWAL/ FCA and Renault shares drop after merger talks collapse
PARIS (Reuters) - Shares in Fiat Chrysler (FCA) and Renault fell sharply in early trading on Thursday after their $35 billion-plus merger plan fell apart only 10 days after being made public, with FCA blaming French politicians. ENTERTAINMENT
ENTERTAINMENT-ONE-MARK-GORDON/ 'Peppa Pig' owner Entertainment One denies reports of Mark Gordon's exit
Entertainment One Ltd, which makes the popular children’s TV show Peppa Pig, denied reports that president and award-winning producer Mark Gordon was leaving, sending the company’s shares up as much as 17%. DDAY-ANNIVERSARY/
Leaders salute "raw courage" of D-Day veterans on Normandy's beaches OMAHA BEACH, France, June 6 (Reuters) - The leaders of France and Britain paid tribute to the sacrifice of D-Day veterans on Thursday, the 75th anniversary of the largest ever seaborne invasion that opened the way for western Europe's liberation from Nazi Germany.
SPORTS BASKETBALL-NBA-GSW-TOR/
Raptors beat shorthanded Warriors, take 2-1 Finals lead The Toronto Raptors defeated a shorthanded Golden State Warriors squad 123-109 in Oakland on Wednesday to take a 2-1 lead in the best-of-seven NBA Finals.
SOCCER-COPA-BRA-QAT-REPORT/ Soccer: Neymar ruled out of Copa America after Brazil beat Qatar
Brazil’s 2-0 friendly win over Asian champions Qatar in Brasilia on Wednesday came at a heavy cost after they lost striker Neymar for this month’s Copa America because of an ankle ligament injury. UPCOMING
POLITICS / INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS CANADA-POLITICS/VOTE
Canada elections chief speaks in interview ahead of October vote Canada's chief electoral official speaks to Reuters on what is being done to prevent meddling ahead of the October national election.
6 Jun 10:00 ET / 14:00 GMT HUAWEI TECH-USA/CANADA
Canada court meets to discuss technical issues on Huawei extradition A Canadian court will discuss technical issues concerning the extradition case against Huawei Technologies Co Ltd executive Meng Wanzhou but she will not be in court.
6 Jun 12:30 ET / 16:30 GMT USA-TRUMP/IRELAND (TV)
Trump returns to Ireland, protest planned for Dublin As U.S. President Donald Trump returns to his Doonbeg Hotel in the west of Ireland following the D-Day commemoration in France, the main protest against his visit is planned 300km away in the capital, Dublin.
6 Jun 13:00 ET / 17:00 GMT INDIA-POLITICS/FOREIGN (PIX)
India's foreign minister makes maiden speech India's new foreign minister S Jaishankar makes his maiden speech at a conference in New Delhi, that will be closely watched for any remarks on nuclear arch rival Pakistan, the Iran oil embargo and trade spats with China and the United States.
6 Jun 06:00 ET / 10:00 GMT USA-TRUMP/IRELAND (PIX) (TV)
U.S. President Donald Trump completes visit to Ireland U.S. President Donald Trump completes his visit to Ireland and returns to Washington
7 Jun EU-JOBS/
Six EU leaders dine in Brussels with bloc's top jobs on the menu Six national EU leaders meet in Brussels to discuss who should take over as the head of the bloc's executive European Commission this fall.
7 Jun USA-ELECTION/IOWA
Vast Democratic presidential field to attend Iowa event Nineteen Democratic presidential candidates will swarm the state of Iowa this weekend for a state party event, the biggest gathering of the 2020 election cycle so far.
7 Jun CRIME / LAW / JUSTICE
FLORIDA-DEPUTY/LEGAL Sheriff's deputy charged with neglect in Florida school shooting has strong defense -legal experts
A sheriff's deputy charged with failing to protect students during a mass shooting in a Parkland, Florida high school has a simple defense, some legal experts said - he did not have a duty to save the victims. 6 Jun 07:00 ET / 11:00 GMT
EUROPE-DRUGS/ European drug agency EMCDDA releases yearly report
The Lisbon-based EU drugs agency (EMCDDA) releases yearly report on trends in the European illicit drugs market, including consumption, supply and demand trends across the bloc. 6 Jun 08:00 ET / 12:00 GMT
BUSINESS / ECONOMICS SERBIA-RATES/
Serbia's central bank annouces benchmark rate Serbia's central bank to annouce benchmark rate
6 Jun 06:00 ET / 10:00 GMT USA-FED/KAPLAN
Dallas Federal Reserve Bank President Kaplan participates in moderated Q&A Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas President Robert Kaplan participates in a moderated question-and-answer session before the 14th Annual Carroll School of Management Finance Conference, in Chestnut Hill, Mass.
6 Jun 08:40 ET / 12:40 GMT USA-OIL/PERMIAN (PIX)
As Permian oil production turns lighter, price outlook darkens The amount of super-light oil and condensate produced in the Permian is swelling, creating three distinct markets in the heart of the shale boom and threatening to depress U.S. oil prices further as refiners grapple with the mismatch in the type of oil they require and what the country produces, traders said.
6 Jun 07:00 ET / 11:00 GMT ALPHABET-GOOGLE/GAMING
Google announces new details about Stadia gaming service Alphabet Inc's Google on Thursday announce new details about its Stadia video game streaming service.
6 Jun 12:30 ET / 16:30 GMT USA-FED/WILLIAMS
New York Federal Reserve Bank President Williams speaks before Council on Foreign Relations event Federal Reserve Bank of New York President John Williams speaks before the C. Peter McColough Series on International Economics organized by the Council on Foreign Relations, in New York.
6 Jun 13:00 ET / 17:00 GMT SAFRICA-CENBANK/ (PIX)
South African central bank hosts monetary policy forum Officials at South Africa's Reserve Bank to discuss topics such as the inflation outlook and economic growth at a policy forum.
6 Jun 12:00 ET / 16:00 GMT GLOBAL-ECONOMY/WEEKAHEAD
Global Economy Weekahead A weekly look at key economic events for the global economy in the coming seven days.
7 Jun AZERBAIJAN-RATES/
Azerbaijan's central bank to announce its decision on a key refinancing rate Azerbaijan's central bank to announce its decision on a new refinancing rate
7 Jun MEXICO-AUTOS/
Mexico publishes auto production, exports data Mexico's statistics agency publishes auto production, exports data
7 Jun FRANCE-GRAINS/EXPORTS
French grain export data for April A breakdown of grain export/import volumes for April taken from monthly French trade data published by the customs service.
7 Jun EGYPT-ECONOMY/RESERVES
Egypt's foreign reserves to be announced Egypt's central bank is expected to announce this week foreign reserves as of the end of May.
7 Jun COLOMBIA-ECONOMY/
Colombian finance conference hosts finmin, central bankers Finance Minister Alberto Carrasquilla and Central Bank Chief Juan Jose Echavarria will speak at a three-day banking event during which they will address the state of the economy and ongoing fiscal problems.
7 Jun COLOMBIA-FRACKING/ (PIX)
Government, environmentalists testify in Colombia fracking hearing Colombia's energy ministry and environmental activists will testify in an initial hearing on the use of fracking in the Andean country.
7 Jun SPORTS
SOCCER-WORLDCUP/USA Soccer-U.S. Women's team says lawsuit won't distract from title defense
The U.S. Women's National Team members told Reuters that they won't let their high-profile lawsuit against the U.S. Soccer Federation alleging gender discrimination to distract from their World Cup title defense. 6 Jun 16:00 ET / 20:00 GMT
OLYMPICS-SURFING/ (PIX) Surfing-Marks riding wave of success despite fear of drowning
Caroline Marks says one of her greatest fears is drowning. 6 Jun 17:00 ET / 21:00 GMT
RELIGION USA-MEXICO/ARREST-CHURCH (TV)
California Attorney General appeals to sexual assault survivors related to Mexican church leader California Attorney General Xavier Becerra holds a press conference in Sacramento to appeal for any survivors of sexual assault related to the arrest of Mexican church leader Joaquin Garcia.
6 Jun 14:00 ET / 18:00 GMT
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